Judge blocks restrictive Ohio abortion law as suit proceeds

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By JULIE CARR SMYTH

CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge has permanently blocked a ban on virtually all abortions in Ohio as a state constitutional challenge proceeds.

Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins took the action from the bench Friday after a daylong hearing.

It is “simply wrong” to argue that a “right does not exist because it is not specifically listed in the (U.S.) Constitution,” Jenkins said.

The 2019 “heartbeat” abortion ban was briefly able to take effect after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, but it was later put on temporary hold. Jenkins’ decision means abortions through 20 weeks’ gestation may continue in Ohio for now.



Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Christian Jenkins speaks to Assistant attorney general Amanda Narog in his courtroom in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Jenkins heard arguments Friday on whether to extend a block on Ohio's law banning virtually all abortions on a more permanent basis. (Sam Greene /The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)


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[copperearth]

1. Love this judge

Wish there were more like him!

[irisblue]

2. Hurray for the judge

Of course the GOP RW will appeal.

[Marthe48]

3. Bless his insight!

He is saving lives. I hope there are more discerning judges out there that will prevent female subjugation in this country.

"Simply wrong" to argue that a “right does not exist because it is not specifically listed in the (U.S.) Constitution,” Jenkins said.

[usaf-vet]

4. Isn't this exactly what the GQP talking heads have been claiming they want the states to set.......

..... the rule for abortions.

Didn't this judge do exactly that?

IMO, they want the states to line up behind the six RW extremists and deny women the right to choose. PERIOD!

[peppertree]

5. Always good to see deWhine having a sad

I'm sure if one of his grand-daughters got knocked up - by anyone other than a WASP millionaire, that is - he'd be knocking down all doors to guarantee they get an abortion.

"Whether you want it or not!"